Cybersecurity Leader — Build & Scale Security (Startup)

Hidonix Industries; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Health benefits

Direct exposure to leadership

Job summary

Hidonix Industries is seeking a hands-on Cybersecurity Manager to build and scale a security program from the ground up in a fast-growing startup. You will define strategy, select tools, and establish processes while working with Engineering, Product, Legal, and Leadership to embed security across the business.

The role emphasizes leadership in NIST, DFARS, ISO 27001, and CICD security, with a focus on compliance, governance, and a strong documentation culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
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Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of the full security program across the organization.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Legal, and Leadership to embed security into all business layers.
• Drive audits, compliance milestones, and incident response procedures with strong documentation.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Compliance program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication & documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

CMMS or similar GRC tool

NIST/ISO security framework knowledge

AWS GovCloud knowledge

Job description

Hidonix Industries is seeking a hands-on Cybersecurity Manager to build and scale a security program from the ground up in a fast-growing startup. You will define strategy, select tools, and establish processes while working with Engineering, Product, Legal, and Leadership to embed security across the business.

The role emphasizes leadership in NIST, DFARS, ISO 27001, and CICD security, with a focus on compliance, governance, and a strong documentation culture.